Know before you go

Plan Your
Visit

Parking, arrival, accessibility and what to expect—everything you need for a smoother night at Fort Wayne’s Haunted Castle and Black Forest.

Select nights · Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026

Parking & Guest Entrance

Use the guest parking address below for navigation. Free parking is available onsite at St. Vincent Catholic School.

Use this address for parking

St. Vincent Catholic School

1720 E. Wallen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Follow event signs and staff directions after entering the property.

Open Parking Directions

Attraction location

Haunted Castle & Black Forest

8965 Auburn Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

This is the attraction address only. Guest parking and drop-offs are not available at the Auburn Road entrance.

Important:Do not attempt to park or drop off guests at 8965 Auburn Road. Use 1720 E. Wallen Road for all guest arrivals.

Find your way onsite

Onsite Midway Map

Once you arrive and pass security, use this map to find both attraction entrances, ticket lines, restrooms, concessions, the Goblin Shop, photo area, first aid and exits. You may accompany your group and wait in the Midway without purchasing haunt admission.

Your Arrival, Step by Step

Park

Enter at St. Vincent Catholic School and follow the onsite parking team.

Prepare

Leave bags, backpacks and purses at home or in your vehicle. They are not permitted past security.

Check In

Have your mobile, printed or onsite-purchased ticket ready for admission.

Choose Your Haunt

Join the appropriate line and allow enough time before the posted closing hour.

Quick Visitor Information

A few minutes of planning now can save a lot of standing around wondering where your purse is allowed. Spoiler: it stays in the car.

Free Parking

Guest parking is free at 1720 E. Wallen Road.

Allow Enough Time

Allow additional time for parking, walking to the entrance, security screening and attraction queues. Wait times vary by night and crowd size. Arrive early if you plan to visit both haunts.

Weather

Severe weather and outdoor trail conditions can affect operations. If weather closes an attraction, unused tickets remain valid for another operating night in the same season.

No Bags

Bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted past security, including in the Midway. Leave them at home or in your vehicle.

No Recording

Photography and video recording are strictly prohibited inside both attractions.

Intense Effects

Expect darkness, loud sounds, strobe lighting, tight spaces and startle scares.

What the Experience Involves

Both attractions are walkthrough experiences. The estimates below cover time inside each attraction; parking, security and attraction queues add time.

Haunted Castle

An indoor walkthrough with dark corridors, stairs, slides, uneven transitions and theatrical effects.

About 30 minutesIndoor

Black Forest

An outdoor trail through wooded areas with gravel, natural terrain, darkness and changing weather conditions.

About 30–45 minutesOutdoor

Accessibility & Safety

We’ll help you navigate

Ask before entering the line

Accessible and alternate routes are available, but the standard routes include stairs, slides, gravel and uneven terrain. Contact us before purchasing to discuss your needs and route options. Tell the ticket taker about mobility needs before entering the line.

  • Wheelchairs and mobility devices may require an alternate route.

  • Conditions vary between the indoor Castle and outdoor Forest.

  • Ask us before purchasing if you are unsure an attraction is appropriate.

No-touch policy

Actors are not allowed to touch guests, and guests are prohibited from touching actors.

Need an exit or bypass?

Tell an actor that you would like to be escorted out or bypass a specific area. The actor will help you.

What to wear

Choose closed-toe shoes with good traction and dress for outdoor temperatures.

Age guidance

All ages may enter, but the scares and effects are intense. Parent or guardian discretion is strongly encouraged.

Health considerations

Guests sensitive to strobes, darkness, loud audio, fog or confined spaces should use caution.